The JLee1 Tee

"The JLee1 Tee is made from 100% cotton, and features a wide crew neck and a screen print of a guy who's down on his luck on the front. His sign reads "I Just Want My Childhood Back." Don't we all?" Buy it here ($25).

'The Guardian Monster' 3D Laptop Skin

A hand screen printed 3D laptop skin. Limited edition of 150. Buy it here (€25 - $34).

TaskWatch

A wipe off magnetic panel with a clock in the middle. Comes in to models: one with a complete round dial and the other with working hours only which is perfect for office use. Buy it here ($238)

Mama Gentoo Tea Set

Super cute porcelain tea set from Anthropolgie. Buy it here ($28). 

Griffin + Threadless iPhone Cases Collection

Griffin Technology is collaborating with the famous t-shirt design community Threadless to use their original designs to create these cool iPhone cases. Only these two limited edition designs are available for now... you can buy them here ($34).

Spinning Hat Giveaway: Pick Your Own Gift!

Spinning Hat is a a gift design company that creates fun products, some I've previously featured: SIM Notebook, Blood Bath shower curtain and mat, Ninja Coat Hooks, House of Cards and many more.

Jon, one of the founders of Spinning Hat, was kind enough to offer one lucky Holy Cool reader a holiday gift. And you'll get to pick your own gift!

Here's how to enter this giveaway:

1- Go to : http://www.spinninghat.com/products and pick your favorite product. 
2- Come back to this post and drop us a comment telling us which product you've picked and why do you like it.
3- That's it!

Then, a winner will be picked at random and will win the gift they've chosen as their favorite!


Few Guidelines:
- When commenting, please make sure you fill in the Email field with your correct address so I can contact you if you won. Your email will be shown to me only, so don't worry about being spammed.
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The comments will be closed on Monday, Nov 30th Wednesday, Dec 2nd. So make sure you leave your comment before that. The winner will be announced shortly after. 

Good luck!

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The Punch Card

The Punch Card is a highly customizable greeting card where you can punch out three character messages. Punch out messages like ILU, LOL, BFF, 143, U+I..basically anything you want, but only within three characters. It combines modern shorthand communication with a traditional approach. Buy it here ($6)

Animal Paper Clips

With 30 perfect paperclips per box, these animals are good quality steel clips to hold papers together with style and character. The clips are designed so that when placed on a page only the animal shows. Also, the storage box slides out easily to hold your collection. Buy it here.

Robot Puzzle Trivet/Coasters

This hardy team of handy bots will bring a wonderfully retro feel to your home, and can either be pieced together to serve as a trivet or taken apart and used as coasters. Buy it here.

Video Games Controllers Ornaments

Here's something that will make every video games addict's Christmas complete... controller ornaments!  Made from acrylic, and comes in a set of 7. Available in white, red, yellow, black, and clear acrylic. Buy it here.

Useful Towel

A cotton kitchen towel that features different measurements and conversions. Useful towel, indeed! Buy it here.  

Hello from FreshTrend.com

Hey there Holy Cool readers, this is Todd from FreshTrend.com. Holy Cool has been kind enough to let me swing by to let you know about FreshTrend and to highlight a few of our recent favorite finds. Like
Holy Cool, at FreshTrend we seek out the latest fun products and more specifically look for unique gift ideas so that finding the perfect gift doesn't need to be so hard. For example,

Pretty much anyone could get a kick out of these crayola crayon inspired pens made to look like you're coloring, but in actuality a high quality brass pen.

For kids, or at least kids at heart, the nostalgic Snoppy snow cone machine can whip up some fun & tasty treats for under $20.

And finally, possibly for mom or dad, this slide and negative to digital picture converter can help take all of those old photos that are around the house and convert them to digital pictures for easier cataloging.

Thanks a bunch for reading and be sure to check out both Holy Cool and FreshTrend this gift giving season for more great ideas...

By the Lake Cup and Saucer Set

"A series of three romantic cup and saucer sets by Chillichilly that reminds us of those lovely days by the lake.  The platinum-plated saucer mimics the calming surface of a lake. The silhouettes of the forest and one of the three distinct creatures reflect on the saucer.  (beetle, horse and bird)" Buy it here. 

naoLoop Loft

naoLoop Loft - A stealth organizing device that binds, carries and displays your important, everyday stuff. It can be used anywhere around the house or office, and can be used in many ways to keep your space organized. Buy it here. 

WTF Snowglobe

If you insist on owning a snowglobe at least have one that says WTF, that's the only way it can be considered cool. Buy it here.

Emily Alarm Clock

Emily is a wall mounted alarm clock that makes it easier for you to read the time while still laying on your side in bed. Buy it here. 

Credit Card Cutlery

A very convenient set of cutlery that you can keep in you wallet. Buy it here. 

eStarling WiFi Digital Photo Frame

This frame, unlike other digital frames, does not require you to upload photos to it.. because that's just so last year. eStarling photo frame is WiFi enabled, you can register it so you get your own dedicated email where your friends and family can send you photos directly to the frame... and it checks for emails automatically every few minutes. Also, it links to most major photo sharing sites like Flickr, Photobucket, Picasa and Facebook and supports RSS feeds. This means if you search for a certain word on Flickr for example, the search result will show up in the frame. And if all that awesomeness does not appeal to you, the frame can retrieve photos from a camera's memory card... the 'old school' way. Buy it here.

Chroma Collection: Slim Aluminum iPhone/iPod Touch Cases by Blink [Review]

I have received an iPhone case from Blink that I've been trying out for few days now. Blink's cases are the world's first slimmest aluminum cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch, only 0.7mm (1/366") in thickness, made from %100 aluminum and painted with UV paint that's usually used for cars.

The case comes in a stylish black package that includes: a case, a micro-fiber cleaning cloth, a mirror screen protector, and a small circular protective film to protect the Apple logo at the back.

The case is installed a little differently that other cases. Because of its slim nature, the case doesn't sit on the phone on its own, it sticks to it. The case has a sticker on the inside that sticks to the rectangular film to hold the case in place. I find this to be a problem for someone like me who changes cases all the time. I don't know how reusable the case's sticker will be if I decide to take it off and use it again later. And without the sticker, the case doesn't sit properly in place. [more info on how to install it here]

I've decided to use the mirror screen protector even though I'm not a fan of it generally. It works great as a mirror, and it's protective as well. But using it does need some getting used to since the brightness of the screen changes than what it's like using a regular screen protector. Of course, it's all up to you to use the this protector or not, I just found it to give the iPhone a nicer look with the case.

In conclusion:
This case is the first aluminum case I've tried. I really like how it looks and feels, stylish and protective. I love that Blink has included a small film to protect the Apple logo at the back, most cases ignore that. The only thing I don't like though is the fact that it sticks to the phone to stay in place. That isn't practical for people who change cases often. Other than that, it's great. So, if you're the type of person who uses one case for a long time, I'd recommend this one.

For more information on Blink Cases and to buy it, visit: http://www.blinkcase.com

Design Museum Shop Mugs

 

New mugs designed by Build and Design Museum Shop. Makes a great gift for graphic designers. Buy it here.

Overhang Shelf with Hooks

 

"Overhang is a beautifully minimal shelf with six hooks for displaying, storing and hanging items around the home." Buy it here.

Know It All Pencils

Perfect to give away to a student, teacher, or know it all in your life! Buy it here [via] 

Recycled Cassette Tape Necktie

The fact that these ties are woven from 50% recorded audio cassette tape and 50% colored thread should be cool enough, but what's even cooler is the fact that they're actually audible! [check out this video to see how]

From the designer:

"the idea behind the tie is that the wearer becomes a beacon for other-dimensional, intangible, subtle forces of good…much in the manner of a superhero. only this part of the superhero garb can be worn on the outside in the most conservative environment without detection! looks equally great with dress shirt or t-shirt. this tie is the thinner version – 2" wide at the widest point. i also make a slightly wider version for more mature audiences.

the sound collages recorded onto the tape for this batch of ties comes from my cd between stations, and is based on looped and layered samples collected on and under the streets of nyc."

Buy it here. [via]

 

Hold My Trainer Wall Hooks

"Originally designed to uniquely hold and display trainers, this double handed wall storage hook is multifunctional. It makes a visually impacting display as a couple of hooks for you fav shoes or trainers or as a large wall installation for your whole collection!" Buy it here. 

iMojito Wallet/iPhone Case

An iPhone protection case and a wallet.. all in one. iMojito features 3 side pockets to hold cards and cash, and the elastic at the top will keep your iPhone in place. Buy it here. 

Sandwich Cookie Cake Pan

Who wouldn't love to have a cookie this big?!  buy it here. [via]

UBoard - USB Multiboard for your Keyboard & Office Life

UBoard is an award winning shelf that will make your work life much organized. The clear shelf features 3 USB ports and a cup and memo holder. You can use it in different ways, depending on what you do, to reduce the clutter on your desk and have a better working environment. Buy it here. [via]